Late NHL player Claude Lemieux is survived, in part, by his wife, Deborah Lemieux.
Us Weekly confirmed in May 2026 that Claude — a hockey legend with four Stanley Cup championships to his name — died by suicide at age 60.
“The NHL Alumni Association is devastated to share that Claude Lemieux has passed away at the age of 60,” read a statement shared via X. “He was loved by his wife and four children, and on behalf of the Lemieux family, we kindly ask that everyone respect their privacy during this difficult time.”
Us confirmed that Claude’s son found the athlete in their family’s furniture store in Florida. A spokesperson from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Claude was in the showroom of the Andros Home just after 3:00 a.m. on May 28, 2026.
“The business was secured for evidence preservation/investigation by VCD Homicide,” the spokesperson continued. “The victim is believed to be Claude Lemieux.”
Claude’s son Brendan Lemieux was the first family member to speak out.
“I love you dad!” he shared via Instagram. “My son’s favorite person is going to watch from above for a while. We will see you.”
Keep scrolling for everything to know about Claude’s wife, Deborah:
Who Is Claude Lemieux’s Wife?
The late Claude is survived, in part, by his second wife, Deborah. A February 2000 New York Times article revealed that Deborah was intimidated by Claude at first when they met.
”He’s a big old bear,” she told the newspaper at the time. ”People think he’s so tough. But he’s so easygoing.”
How Long Was Claude Lemieux Married to His Wife Deborah?
The couple tied the knot in the Bahamas in the mid-1990s. Claude recalled singing at their wedding.
”I was pretty proud of myself,” he told the New York Times. ”But I was nervous. I was a wreck.”
Claude Lemieux’s Family Guide: Who Are the Late NHL Star’s Wife and Kids?
Did Claude Lemieux and His Wife Deborah Have Any Kids?
Claude and Deborah were parents of two children, Brendan and Claudia. He also shared sons Michael and Christopher with his first wife.
Brendan followed in his dad’s footsteps with a career in the NHL.
“My dad is my biggest role model on and off the ice,” Brendan told USA Today in 2014. “I’m proud of the career he had. I’m proud of the way he played, how hated he was. I just love that about him. I definitely want to follow in his footsteps. I want to be the guy that can step up and be that playoff performer.”
What Is Deborah Lemieux’s Job?
Details about Deborah’s job have not yet been publicly revealed.
What Did Deborah Lemieux Say About Husband Claude Lemieux’s Death?
Deborah did not immediately address her husband’s death.
